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Catriona Matthew wins Womens British Open by three strokes

Published on July 31, 2009; Published on January 3, 2010
The Associated Press ~ staff The News

Topics :: England , Australia

LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England - Catriona Matthew has won the Women's British Open by three strokes after shooting a 1-over 73 in the final round.

The 39-year-old Scot held on to the overnight lead to win her first major just 10 weeks after giving birth to her second child. She finished with a 3-under total of 285.

Karrie Webb of Australia closed with a 4-under 68 to finish second on 288.

There was a four-way tie for third on 289 between Paula Creamer (71), Hee-Won Han (70), Ai Miyazato (73) and Christina Kim (74).

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